The SAI is comprised of 225-items and is designed for identifying sexual deviance, paraphilias in adults (male/female) accused or convicted of sex offenses.
The items comprise 13 scales: 1) Test Item Truthfulness Scale; 2) Sex Item Truthfulness; 3) Sexual Adjustment Scale; 4) Child Molest; 5) Sexual Assault; 6) Exhibitionism; 7) Violence Scale; 8) Alcohol Scale; 9) Drug Scale and 10) Stress Management Scale; 11) Antisocial Scale; 12) Distress Scale; 13) Impulsiveness
The SAI also contains an incest classification; it contains 3 questions and uses an admission, non-admission format. The purpose of the Incest Classification is to identify individuals who may have been involved in incestuous behavior (sexual relations with a close family member) and to assist program staff in identifying events that may inform treatment planning and rehabilitation efforts.
4 risk classifications, along with clinical judgment are used to inform treatment recommendations
Test administration requires 25-30 minutes and can be completed individually or in groups; tests are administered as paper/pencil or using a computer